Garmin Astro 320 Dog Tracking GPS : Garmin introduced a new Dog Tracker GPS system. The Garmin Astro 320, a new handheld dog tracking receiver. The new Garmin Dog Tracking GPS has features that hunters have been asking for - like increased range, a simplified user interface, and must-have mapping capability. Thanks to an included redesigned GPS antenna, the maximum range between the Garmin Astro 320 and a Garmin Dog tracking collar has been increased by nearly 30% - up to nine miles in flat, unobstructed terrain. Like its predecessor, the Garmin Astro 320 Dog Tracker can track up to 10 dogs per receiver at once, and the unit is fully compatible with Garmin’s DC 20, DC 30, and DC 40 dog tracking collars and accessories.

Dog Tracking GPS
The new Garmin Dog Tracking GPS indicate a dog’s distance and status, (running, pointing, or treeing) but it can be toggled to indicate the direction the dog is moving on the unit’s map page. Each dog’s precise distance can also be presented on the map page, and users can choose an option that auto zooms the map so all dogs can be seen on the display at any time.

Garmin Astro 320 GPS
A new three-axis electronic compass lets hunters accurately view their dog’s position when holding the Garmin Astro Dog Tracking GPS at any angle. In addition to audible alerts, Garmin has also incorporated a new vibration feature on the Garmin Astro 320, and the new handheld also features a handy keypad lock so buttons aren’t accidentally pushed while being carried in a pocket or through thick brush. Dog handlers can wirelessly transfer waypoints, tracks, and even their dog’s tracking settings to other Garmin Astro users. The new Garmin dog tracker is fully waterproof and runs on two AA batteries for up to 20 hours.

Garmin Dog Tracking GPS maps
Robust mapping capability has always been a hallmark of the Garmin Astro GPS line, and the new Garmin Astro 320 Dog Tracking GPS delivers even more highly detailed, full color, sunlight readable mapping capabilities. In addition to the pre-installed basemap, the Garmin Astro Dog Tracking GPS can be loaded with 100k or 24k Topo maps or photorealistic BirdsEye Satellite Imagery ($29.99 annual subscription required). The Garmin Astro 320 Dog Tracking GPS has 1.7 GB of on-board memory available for loading maps, and a microSD slot for pre-loaded cards.

Garmin Astro 320 price and availability
For current garmin Astro users looking to upgrade, the Garmin Astro 320 GPS handheld unit has an MSRP of $499.99. A complete dog tracking system, which includes an Garmin Astro 320 Dog Tracking GPS handheld and one Garmin DC40 tracking collar and accessories, will be available for $649.99 (MSRP). The Garmin Astro 320 dog tracker is expected to be available in July 2011.